Step into paradise and experience what it’s like to live with Yosemite National Park in your backyard. Welcome to your private escape in El Portal—just minutes from the entrance to Yosemite National Park. This rare 2-acre riverfront property offers the best of mountain living, with a sandy beach on the Merced River just steps from your front door. Whether you’re enjoying a peaceful morning coffee or watching the sunset dance across the water, every inch of this home is designed to immerse you in nature. Inside, the 1,521 square foot home features two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, with stunning river views from every room. The open-concept living spaces invite relaxation, while large windows bring the outdoors in—creating a seamless connection to the sights and sounds of the river. Step outside to the expansive patio and feel your stress melt away as the water flows just beyond. There's a charming trailer for guests included as well. It sits off to the side, with its own beautiful patio spot and picnic bench overlooking the river. Ideal as a primary residence, weekend escape, or part-time vacation rental, this home offers flexible use and strong income potential thanks to its unbeatable location and natural appeal. Use it when you want and rent it when you're away—this is one of the few riverfront properties in El Portal, and opportunities like this rarely come to market.
Rare opportunity awaits to own a slice of paradise with coveted Merced River frontage in El Portal, nestled just outside the iconic Yosemite National Park. Few parcels along this majestic river are available for private ownership, and even fewer boast the size and historical richness of this gem, which has been cherished for over 80 years and is now up for grabs. Encompassing just under 5 acres, this property boasts a diverse array of structures, including a stick-built home, an old barn, and the old logging superintendent's house, perched right on the riverbank. The echoes of history resonate through every inch of this land, as evidenced by the remnants of the old railroad, now transformed into an incline road that traverses through its heart. Beyond the nostalgia lies endless potential, beckoning dreamers, visionaries, and nature enthusiasts alike. As if the allure of the riverfront haven wasn't enough, the deal sweetens with an additional 18+ acres, complete with an intriguing old mine nestled higher up the mountain, adding yet another layer of allure to this once-in-a-lifetime offering.
El Portal is located in California. El Portal, California has a population of 363. El Portal is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 100% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 20.93%.
The median household income in El Portal, California is $45,221. The median household income for the surrounding county is $53,304 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in El Portal is 45.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 92.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 33.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 29.8 inches per year, with 1.3 inches of snow per year.
